India reached the ICC Under-19 World Cup final by beating Afghanistan by seven wickets on Wednesday in Harare. India will now face England in the final on Friday in Harare, Zimbabwe. India chased a target of 311, completing the chase in 41.1 overs, recording their highest successful chase in the history of the tournament. While Aaron George anchored the innings with 115 off 104 balls, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Mhatre scored 68 off 33 and 62 off 59 deliveries. India maintained a run rate of over seven runs per over for most of the chase.
Sooryavanshi’s innings ended when an attempted pull shot off Omarzai resulted in a catch by Osman Sadat inside the circle. After his dismissal, Aaron and Mhatre added 114 runs for the second wicket in just over 17 overs. Later, Mhatre was dismissed after his 50, but Aaron continued at the crease and scored hundred in 95 balls. India’s chase, led by Aaron George and supported by Sooryavanshi and Mhatre ensured a place in final.
